Uniquely You Photography: Blog | Lincoln Nebraska Newborn Baby Child Family Photographer » Lincoln Nebraska Photographer http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:33:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 happy new year! | lincoln nebraska photographer http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2012/01/06/happy-new-year-lincoln-nebraska-photographer/ http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2012/01/06/happy-new-year-lincoln-nebraska-photographer/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:29:51 +0000 Miss Sarah http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/?p=4296 Yikes!! Long time, no post!

My poor blog has been so neglected over the past few months.  With the busy season…shooting and editing sessions…designing holiday cards…the holidays…I just couldn’t keep up with the posts…BUT…I’m back now and hope to be posting on a more regular schedule again.  I hope everyone had an AMAZING holiday and is looking forward to 2012.  I know I am, lots of great things in store including several newborns already on the schedule for 2012 and so many current clients expecting baby #2 or #3.  So exciting!  I also have not one, but TWO newborn sessions already on the books for September…even I had to take a minute and do the math on those! ;)  I’ve been sworn to secrecy by both mamas, so my lips are sealed!

Since I photograph kids and families outdoors, the first few months of the year are generally considered “down time” for me.  I will shoot several newborns from January – March, but at a welcomed slower pace than the 6+ sessions a week during the busy season.  The first of the year is always a great time to reflect on and review business plans and policies and to attend conferences for continuing education…I’ll be doing both of those as well, although I enjoy the second much more than the first. ;) I’ve already updated the website with new images (Go me!), so if you haven’t checked it out lately, be sure to take a peek at all the beautiful faces I’m lucky to work with. :)  You will also see a new link on the splash page for iPhone/iPad and mobile phone users.  The main website utilizes Flash which is not viewable via mobile devices, so to keep up with changing technology, there is now a full site to accommodate those viewing from their mobile devices (non-mobile users can still view it as well).  I’ll admit, I was getting a little teary going through all the images from the past year.  I just adore my little clients SO much, I’m so very blessed!!

A huge THANK YOU to all my clients for another amazing year!  I truly love all your families.

Needless to say, I have several sessions from the fall to blog, so look for more posts to come soon!

- – - – - – - – - – - – -

This following info is for all the photogs out there.  At the start of each year I always reflect on what has been successful in my business and what needs to be modified.  One of the most important things, I believe, is to be efficient.  Who likes to spend hours upon hours at their computer?  Not me, that’s for sure.  One of my goals in 2011 was to speed up my workflow, and I’ve really gotten into a groove that works for me.  I have set up several actions for the common editing I do in Photoshop that allow me to batch edit my images.  Since my images are normally pretty consistent straight out of camera, this allows me to select all the images and batch edit them.  This means that while my action is running on each image, I can be doing something else away from my computer.  Then I go back and do any final retouching needed.  This has greatly reduced the time in front of my computer.  The other thing I think is very beneficial is using Photoshop shortcuts.  Instead of fumbling around in the menus, learn the function shortcuts.  You’ll be surprised at how much quicker editing goes.

I shared this list of my most commonly used Photoshop shortcuts on Facebook earlier, but it was suggested to me to post here so people could “pin” it.  If you don’t know what that means, you must check out Pinterest.  Do proceed with caution, I will not be held accountable for the many hours you will spend there. ;)

Happy Pinning!

 

]]> http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2012/01/06/happy-new-year-lincoln-nebraska-photographer/feed/ 0 girl power | lincoln nebraska child photographer http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/10/21/girl-power-lincoln-nebraska-child-photographer/ http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/10/21/girl-power-lincoln-nebraska-child-photographer/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:04:30 +0000 Miss Sarah http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/?p=4269 This was my first time meeting this family and they were so easy to work with…not always the case with 4 siblings (#5 just arrived this week!!)….but they were true naturals.  Not to mention…complete stunners!  And HELLO, their outfits, BINGO….PERFECT!  Gorgeous all around.

]]> http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/10/21/girl-power-lincoln-nebraska-child-photographer/feed/ 2 pure sweetness | lincoln nebraska baby photographer http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/10/20/pure-sweetness-lincoln-nebraska-baby-photographer/ http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/10/20/pure-sweetness-lincoln-nebraska-baby-photographer/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:52:45 +0000 Miss Sarah http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/?p=4238 Yikes!  I just realized it’s been nearly a month since I’ve blogged! Bad blogger.  I’ve been busy, busy, busy shooting adorable kiddos and families this fall.  Tons and tons of sessions to share. Stay tuned!

FYI:  I am booked for the remainder of 2011 except for newborn sessions.  If you’re hoping to schedule a newborn session, please contact me BEFORE your baby arrives.  My schedule is super tight this fall…if you wait until after the baby arrives, I can’t guarantee that I will have a session available, so please plan ahead! :)

Onto the beautiful faces….have you seen anything cuter?

Didn’t think so. :)

omgosh…I could just eat him up.

Love. Love. Love.

I love their skin tones here! *melts*

 

]]> http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/10/20/pure-sweetness-lincoln-nebraska-baby-photographer/feed/ 0 hayden & harper | lincoln nebraska child photographer http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/22/hayde-harper-lincoln-nebraska-child-photographer/ http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/22/hayde-harper-lincoln-nebraska-child-photographer/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:25:45 +0000 Miss Sarah http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/?p=4194 The day we met for this session, it was an absolutely perfect evening!  I’ve had the pleasure of photographing both their newborn sessions…they are such cuties and their expressions are priceless…so fun. :) Some of my faves…

Miss Harper just turned the big O-N-E!  Isn’t she a doll?!?!

I love the look of determination in this one.  Heehee

Gotta love the cowboy boots! Yeehaw! ;)

LOVE!!

]]> http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/22/hayde-harper-lincoln-nebraska-child-photographer/feed/ 0 the lovely harper | lincoln nebraska baby photographer http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/16/the-lovely-harper-lincoln-nebraska-baby-photographer/ http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/16/the-lovely-harper-lincoln-nebraska-baby-photographer/#comments Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:38:28 +0000 Miss Sarah http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/?p=4179 I recently met Miss Harper and her sweet family on a beautiful evening for the 6 month session of her Bebe Plan (she’s the pretty little newborn in all the pink in my blog banner :)). As you can see, she’s still just as adorable as ever…those eyes and cheeks! :)  Six months is one of my very favorite ages to photograph because they are just delightful, always filled with great expressions, and curiously taking in the world around them.  She was a breeze to photograph.  Enjoy my faves….

Seriously, seriously love this one!  Does this face not melt you???

She loved standing and holding on to my chair.  She’s gonna be a mover and a shaker I think!  And that hat?!?! Precious.

Fave. Fave. Fave. Love this so much!!

You can’t live here and not have the perfect outfit for Big Red game day!! :)

]]> http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/16/the-lovely-harper-lincoln-nebraska-baby-photographer/feed/ 0 miss k | omaha nebraska child photographer http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/15/miss-k-omaha-nebraska-child-photographer/ http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/15/miss-k-omaha-nebraska-child-photographer/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:56:13 +0000 Miss Sarah http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/?p=4167 It seems like just yesterday when I photographed Kaitlyn’s newborn session. I can hardly believe she has grown up this much!  Makes me feel old. ;)  She’s always smiling and always such a joy to photograph, we had a great time at her session.  A few faves from our session:

I love profile shots. :)

Super love!

Looking at this next one, I can just hear her belly laugh.  Oh, to be young and carefree again. *sigh*

]]> http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/15/miss-k-omaha-nebraska-child-photographer/feed/ 13 the king family | lincoln nebraska family photographer http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/13/the-king-family-lincoln-nebraska-family-photographer/ http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/13/the-king-family-lincoln-nebraska-family-photographer/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:50:40 +0000 Miss Sarah http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/?p=4106 I always look forward to photographing this family…and the boys always come full of energy and ready to have some fun! :) We decided to meet on the UNL campus and I really loved the way these turned out. Clients…if you’d like to have your session on the campus, just let me know.

Such a beautiful family…

Heehee…had to share this one.  We always have a little fun during sessions too! :)

…love his little pout here!

So much fun!  Totally makes me smile!

Definitely two of the cutest boys I know. :)

]]> http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/13/the-king-family-lincoln-nebraska-family-photographer/feed/ 0 lily frances | lincoln nebraska newborn photographer http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/12/lily-frances-lincoln-nebraska-newborn-photographer/ http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/12/lily-frances-lincoln-nebraska-newborn-photographer/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:02:35 +0000 Miss Sarah http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/?p=4091 Meet my newest Bebe Plan member Miss Lily Frances.  She is perfect in every way, and totally rocked her session!

I have lots of favorites…enjoy!

]]> http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/12/lily-frances-lincoln-nebraska-newborn-photographer/feed/ 0 urban sweethearts | lincoln nebraska child photographer http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/08/urban-sweethearts-lincoln-nebraska-child-photographer/ http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/08/urban-sweethearts-lincoln-nebraska-child-photographer/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:18:29 +0000 Miss Sarah http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/?p=4081 These 2 beautiful little ladies are always such a joy to work with. We met in Omaha at the old Burlington building downtown for their session. I had never shot there before, but let me just say, it’s a photographer’s H-E-A-V-E-N!!  (Evident by the several other photographers that were there shooting as well.)  So many rich colors, great textures…and the light was divine.  I wish I could pick it up and transport the whole location to Lincoln.  I just love the colors in their dresses with the urban backdrop….so yummy!

Miss Busybody was on the go!  The only way to keep her still was to get her up off the ground or in something…and even then she was quick to escape!  There were so many more interesting things to look at than a lady with a big black box in front of her face. :)

SUPER looooove!

Isn’t she precious?!!

]]> http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/08/urban-sweethearts-lincoln-nebraska-child-photographer/feed/ 1 mr. handsome | lincoln nebraska baby photographer http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/08/mr-handsome-lincoln-nebraska-baby-photographer/ http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/08/mr-handsome-lincoln-nebraska-baby-photographer/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:34:39 +0000 Miss Sarah http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/?p=4070 Now if he isn’t one of the most handsome little fellas I don’t know who is!  I was so excited to see Rece again…he’s almost 9 months already and cruisin’ around everywhere.  Definitely a little man on the go! :)

Remember his newborn session?  He was a smiley guy back then too! ;)

Love this perplexed look…as if he’s thinking, “Who is this crazy lady?!”

*melt*

Baby teeth.  My favorite!!

]]> http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/08/mr-handsome-lincoln-nebraska-baby-photographer/feed/ 0 miss addison lea | lincoln nebraska newborn photographer http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/07/miss-addison-lea-lincoln-nebraska-newborn-photographer/ http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/07/miss-addison-lea-lincoln-nebraska-newborn-photographer/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:12:14 +0000 Miss Sarah http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/?p=4060 This tiny little muffin came to see me a couple weeks ago.  She was just as sweet as could be and a perfect little model for her session…she was a smiley one!

Meet Addison…all 5 pounds 13 ounces of her. :)

]]> http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/07/miss-addison-lea-lincoln-nebraska-newborn-photographer/feed/ 1 the strizek family | lincoln nebraska family photographer http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/07/the-strizek-family-lincoln-nebraska-family-photographer/ http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/07/the-strizek-family-lincoln-nebraska-family-photographer/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:41:24 +0000 Miss Sarah http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/?p=4047 Catching up on blogging!

I’ve been working with this family for a few years now; it’s always nice to see familiar faces…..especially familiar faces with such gorgeous eyes as they have. ;)

A few faves from their session…

]]> http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/09/07/the-strizek-family-lincoln-nebraska-family-photographer/feed/ 0 oh stella! | lincoln nebraska child photographer http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/08/30/oh-stella-lincoln-nebraska-child-photographer/ http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/08/30/oh-stella-lincoln-nebraska-child-photographer/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:46:13 +0000 Miss Sarah http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/?p=4031 Miss Stella captured my heart the first time we met…at her newborn session (which seems like just yesterday).  She is 2 now and is one of the sweetest, smartest, most beautiful children I know…and her family is pretty great too! :)

I adore so many of these….Enjoy!

L.O.V.E.

I just love this one.  She was convinced her headband was a crown.  Princess Stella. :)

]]> http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/08/30/oh-stella-lincoln-nebraska-child-photographer/feed/ 2 just them | lincoln nebraska child photographer http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/08/26/just-them-lincoln-nebraska-child-photographer/ http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/08/26/just-them-lincoln-nebraska-child-photographer/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2011 04:27:35 +0000 Miss Sarah http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/?p=4017 These 2 sisters are so beautiful…inside and out.  They have given me so much joy (and laughter!) over the past few years of photographing them, and it has been wonderful watching them grow and change and to see their personalities emerge and flourish.  Besides their outward beauty, they are also intelligent, loving, witty, a bit sassy, a lot silly….and absolutely charming.  Just my kind of girls.  They also happen to adore me and are always very excited for pictures…that helps too!!  Seeeeeee…I told you they were charming. ;)

This is Ashley…she is the middle of 3 sisters (well, for now, mom is due with sibling #4 around Christmas!)…

Her personality encompasses everything they say about middle children…:)

This is Lauren…she captured my heart a long time ago.

This was Lauren’s response to me asking, “Can you show me your best serious face?”  I did not pose her, she did it all on her own…could you ask for more??  A favorite from this session for sure!

Do you see what I see?  She’s a spunky one! :)

I love this because it’s so her…

…and so is this!

I just realized I always love Lauren’s serious faces…I can’t resist those big brown eyes and pouty lips.  Love her look here.

Prior to this session, we’ve always done their sessions separate.  This time I suggested we combine them into one session and do some sibling shots at the end.  I made the tent just for their session, but by the time we brought it out they were getting to the point of being done (and the light was fading quickly)…but I seriously love this set of images.  It’s exactly what I had envisioned…just them…loving…laughing…being sisters.  The last one is one of my favorite images EVER, I just love it!!

]]> http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/08/26/just-them-lincoln-nebraska-child-photographer/feed/ 1 all smiles | lincoln nebraska baby photographer http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/08/23/all-smiles-lincoln-nebraska-baby-photographer-2/ http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/08/23/all-smiles-lincoln-nebraska-baby-photographer-2/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:00:42 +0000 Miss Sarah http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/?p=3991 Forewarning…this is going to be a mega photo post!! :)  Miss Halle is one of the happiest babies I have ever met!  I think she smiled from the time she arrived at her session until the very end.  Yay for me!! I especially love this age and all the great expressions that come along with it.

Dan & Amanda…it has been an absolute pleasure working with your family.  I adore Halle to pieces and she couldn’t have 2 nicer parents.  I’m apologizing now for showing so many in your gallery…I just couldn’t narrow it down any further!! ;)

NOTE: Hey blog readers…we are going to try something new with this post that I’ve seen a few others doing…20 comments AND 20 Facebook likes will get Halle and her family a little surprise gift with their order!  So, leave them some love and click the Facebook “like” button at the bottom of this post.  Ready. Set. GO!

On to the eye candy…

I ADORE her expression here!!

Super love this one too! :)

Kisses for daddy…..*melt*

Omgosh….those teeth!!!

]]> http://www.uniquelyyouphoto.com/blog/2011/08/23/all-smiles-lincoln-nebraska-baby-photographer-2/feed/ 3